Opening the gallery with 'The Souls' by Damien Hirst, a group of beautiful prints of shimmering, foil-block butterflies - you know the ones - the gallery will present exhibitions from contemporary internationally-recognised names as well as the leading Norwegian artists. PAUL STOLPER in London is one of my favourite galleries, so keep an eye out on this latest venture for exciting works including the first group exhibition 'SNAP - THE PORTFOLIO' of large-scale prints by twelve leading YBAs including Sarah Lucas, Gary Hume, Don Brown, Darren Almond, Cerith Wyn Evans and Juergen Teller.

26 August 2011

24 August 2011

Check out this Embellished Collar and Cuff Dress from the new Warehouse autumn collection. There certainly isn't a shortage of a) dresses b) black or c) embellished party outfits in my wardrobe, but I can see some cutesy girl like Zoey Deschanel wearing it with a beret and dark lips for a glamorous evening take on gothic with a 60s look. And I like that look.

The embellished peter pan collar and cuffs is decorative enough, so I'd keep it simple with no jewellery, opaques and black heels.

'Warehouse Loves! A must have piece at a must have price. Dazzle the night away in this glamorous update to the classic LBD. The sheer arms and embellished collar adds a touch of elegance. Simply add a pair of killer heels for a great night out.'

Clashing reds and pinks with the deep burgundy pair and emerald green and olive with the dark green pair is perfect for rolling your summer wardrobe into autumn. Can you believe it's September next week?

•Lace-up wedge shoes with contrasting leather panels in a high gloss finish

So as I obviously didn't want to wear a little black dress which I already own, I hit up ASOS for special party frocks suitable for the occasion (and then accidentally bought orange and navy work dresses too...)

Frill shoulder dress by French Connection. Featuring a deep v-neckline, sleeveless styling with frilled detailing to the shoulders, a wrap front design with pleats from the side, and a mini length, with a concealed zip fastening to reverse, in a smooth, sleek finish.

I think I'm actually going to take this one back as satin is a bit too "hen party" and no one wants to look hen party-ish on a hen party... Or indeed ever.

19 August 2011

17 August 2011

I wear high/ very high/ ankle-sprainingly high heels (learnt the hard way...) most days so looking at photographs of comfortable-looking flat shoes is like porn, and Hobes shoes look seriously comfortable. Hobes is a new Australian handmade, unisex shoe brand which has just launched in the UK with three styles of casual, well-cut shoes in nine colours. Other than the comfort (OMG I bet they feel like socks), I like the stripped down to basics simple design which is laid-back and versatile, making them a throw-in-your-suitcase-they’ll-go-with-everything staple shoe.

As a summery alternative to the shoeboot, I'd stomp around in the Women's Original Hobe in Charcoal Suede with summer dresses and pretty skirts. The label launched in Melbourne last spring and is set to become a cult hit over here too; Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Poppy and Cara Delevigne have already ordered theirs - drop £104 and you’ll be in good, comfortable company.